Starting late August 2025

In our Part-Time Receptionist role, you will be the face and voice of Shiplake College, welcoming visitors to a busy reception area and general administration responsibilities. This post is term time only (plus up to 2 weeks); the working hours are 12.45pm to 6.15pm on Wednesday (including a handover), 7.45am to 6.15pm on Thursday and 7.45am to 5.15pm on Friday. There is a requirement for working occasional Saturday mornings for our open mornings etc which will be paid as overtime.

Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for just around 540 pupils aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and since September 2023 girls have been welcomed into Year 7 as the College became fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent free lunches and a contributory pension scheme together with access to our gym and sporting facilities and an excellent working environment.

Closing Date 10am on Friday 4 July 2025

Interviews will be held upon receipt of applications

Early applications are encouraged for this important role. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if an early application from a suitable applicant is received.

A candidate pack and application form can be obtained from

www.shiplake.org.uk/vacancies

Day and boarding school for ages 11-18, fully co-educational from 2023

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.